Building information modeling

In today’s evolving construction industry, we turn data into value! The method that enables this is called Building Information Modeling, or simply BIM. But what is BIM actually? It is a revolutionary, forward-looking digital planning and working method that integrates the work of all stakeholders involved. With BIM, a building is built twice – first virtually and then physically. The physical construction process begins only after the virtual building meets all expectations and specifications, saving time and costs while improving quality. Naturally, changes are easier to make in the virtual model than in the real physical building. This value creation extends beyond the planning and construction phases. The consistent use of a common BIM database also has a measurable positive effect on the long-term and cost-intensive operation phase. In other words, BIM enables significant productivity gains in all phases of a building project. Ingenuity with data creates perfect places The future of the construction industry is digital and Siemens is successfully driving the digitalization of buildings forward. With our holistic approach and extensive experience supported by our state-of-the-art technologies, we create the perfect place for all stakeholders. This is how we ensure that the stakeholders achieve their individual business goals.

Driving business value throughout the building life cycle

White paper: Digital twin

This white paper, written by Siemens Building Technologies in association with Dodge Data & Analytics, BSRIA and M+P GmbH lays out a unique perspective on the role BIM can play now and in the future.

BIM is changing the way we build, collaborate and operate

As with every other aspect of our lives, digitalization is transforming the entire building lifecycle. This transformation presents far-reaching opportunities. While BIM clearly allows us to plan and construct buildings with greater insight, it also creates significant benefits that are realized during the operation phase. All of this will improve profitability over the entire building lifecycle and generate measurable advantages for investors, planners, contractors, tenants and operators.

Stakeholders

Creating and operating perfect places with BIM

The increasing complexity of construction projects makes coordination with current tools and workflows more difficult. Consequently, unbudgeted costs, unreliable schedules and insufficient quality cause challenges for everyone involved. BIM is the answer to these challenges, which cannot be mastered with traditional methods. Its holistic approach and parallel planning capabilities lead to concerted construction and smooth operation, making it valuable to all stakeholders. The use of a virtual twin over the entire lifecycle of the building turns the maxim “built and operated as planned” into a sustainable promise.

Owners and Investors

Market demands are changing faster and faster. To minimize risk and ensure a positive return on investment, it is important for investors to make the right decisions from the beginning of a project.

General Contractors and Subcontractors

Tenants

To conduct business as their needs change, tenants require maximum flexibility from their facilities. They also depend on a suitable environment for the productivity of their employees and satisfaction of building occupants.

Facility Managers and Operators

Increasing building complexity and higher tenant expectations raise the pressure on facility managers and operators. BIM provides the transparency to continuously optimize building performance throughout its lifecycle.

BIM Managers

Creating the perfect place calls for smooth, coordinated interaction of all stakeholders. Therefore, the BIM manager has to act at the intersection of the people involved during the design-build phase.

Addressing customer-specific challenges

In order to plan, build and operate the ideal indoor environment, ever more demanding and sophisticated tools are being used. The consensus is that BIM methods provide the best overall management capabilities. Siemens is a pioneer in enabling the digitalization of the manufacturing industry, also referred to as Industry 4.0. We bring this experience and know-how to our work with BIM, the digitalization of the building industry. This makes Siemens Building Technologies best positioned to be a trusted BIM partner.

Integration of static and dynamic data

The BIM data model allows integration of the static data collected within the virtual twin and the dynamic data provided by the building management system (e.g., Desigo CC). This integration makes it possible to operate a building optimally. Our core competence – the creation and collection of valuable static and dynamic data – enables a solid foundation and unique operating experience. Our building management expertise makes us ideally positioned to integrate static and dynamic data.

Simulation

The building’s virtual twin allows simulation of emergency situations so that effective evacuation plans that meet regulatory requirements can be developed.

The virtual model also provides the ability to simulate all aspects of the building, such as security, building comfort and energy efficiency, during all phases of the building’s lifecycle. The health and well-being of building users depend on these factors. By increasing transparency, risk can be minimized for investors, owners and operators.

Space Utilization

It is not an exaggeration to say that office space is part of the team. Optimal space utilization goes hand in hand with higher building attractiveness for tenants. Furthermore, overall flexibility is a key requirement for buildings since their uses will change over time. These utilization factors lead to enhanced corporate value for owners and investors.

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Use Cases

The collaboration enabled by the cross-discipline BIM process presents new opportunities to create value throughout the entire building lifecycle. Following are some use cases that provide insight into BIM.

BIM

Space utilization

Asset tracking

Operational efficiency

Evacuation simulation

Comfort simulation

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